Geotechnical Engineer

The position is established to support the Geoscience Engineering Team, a growing team dealing with the various geo-related aspects of subsea cable installation and protection from the early stages of a project, during Tender / FEED, and preparation for execution phase. The role includes undertaking and/or reviewing studies, such as burial assessments, cable routing studies, Site Investigation (SI) planning, jet/trencher/ploughing performance assessment etc., supporting the Project Engineering Team and internal development projects. The Geotechnical Engineer may be asked to follow up a Project offshore, providing his/her expertise.

Engineering

• →Review of geotechnical and geophysical data and reports;
• →Define ground models for cable protection purposes and undertake Burial Assessment Studies;
• →Undertake / review route engineering studies;
• →Jet / trencher/plough performance assessments and field data analysis;
• →Define / review geotechnical/geophysical site investigation scope and provide live support, based on project’s scope and requirements;
• →Perform geotechnical calculations (e.g. pile penetration assessment, cable/structure-soil interaction etc)
• →Overview subcontractors and perform QA/QC of their tasks/analyses
• →Interface with the Project Teams, and more specifically with the Project Offshore Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers and/or Offshore/field engineers to present the findings of the analyses and identify critical steps;

Inter-department & External Communication

• →Reports to Geoscience Engineering Manager;
• →Cooperates with other teams (Project teams, PM, Production department);
• →Communicates with client (teleconferences/face to face meetings);
• →Communicates with subcontractors;

Onboard Attendance

• →Onboard attendance for project preparation, follow up or SI supervision might be needed, but is expected to be limited;

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology. Master’s degree preferred;
• Knowledge of industry standards and methods for Site Investigation and geotechnical design is preferred;
• 0-5 years related engineering experience in the offshore renewables, oil and gas industry or equivalent (applications from junior to mid-level candidates are welcome);
• Knowledge of GIS would be considered a plus
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office is required;
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language is required;
• Other working experience in similar positions is under consideration as well;